Suriname Coins
The official currency of Suriname is the Surinamese dollar, which was introduced in 2004 to replace the Surinamese guilder. This monetary change marked an important milestone in the country's economic history, reflecting its evolution since its independence from the Netherlands in 1975.
Monetary history
Prior to the adoption of the Surinamese dollar, the country used several currencies throughout its history. During the colonial period, Dutch coins and the Dutch West Indies guilder circulated. After independence, Suriname introduced the Surinamese guilder in 1975, which remained the official currency until 2004. This period was marked by significant inflation and devaluations, which led to the need for currency reform.
Surinamese Numismatics
The numismatics of Suriname reflect the country's rich history and cultural diversity. Surinamese coins have featured designs depicting local flora and fauna, as well as important national symbols. A highlight in Surinamese numismatics was the issuance of commemorative coins in 2000 to celebrate the new millennium, which featured cultural and natural motifs unique to Suriname. In addition, the transition to the Surinamese dollar in 2004 introduced a new series of coins and banknotes with modern designs reflecting the contemporary national identity.
| Country | Suriname |
| Flag | |
| Coin | Surinamese dollar (SRD) |
| 1€ | 36,64$ |
| Continent | America Sur |
| Capital city | Paramaribo |
| ISO2 | SR |
| ISO3 | SUR |
| Catalogued coins | 166 |
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Ancient coins of Suriname
To facilitate their classification, we have decided to organise the coins according to their historical period, you can consult the coins by historical numismatic categories of Suriname.
Guilder 1826-2003 Dollar 2004-?The most valuable coins
The most valuable Suriname coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
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100 cents
10 cents
250 cents
5 cents
5 cents
1 cent
250 cents
25 cents
100 cents
500 dollars (50th anniversary of the Central Bank)
25 cents
1 cent
1 cent
1 cent
5 cents
1 cent
10 cents
1 gulden
10 cents
100000 gulden (Millennium)
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